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Interim President Teik Lim reflects on his four years at UT Arlington
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Interim President Teik Lim completed four years of service at UTA at the end of June. He joined the University in 2017 as provost and vice president for academic affairs and as a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He was appointed UTA’s interim president in the spring of 2020. After four years on campus, he reflected on the milestones that contributed to UTA’s success and transformed the University.
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Faculty Listening Session
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Learn more about plans for the 2021‑22 academic year and the planned return to campus at the Faculty Listening Session.
The event is in Teams at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 15.
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Staff Conference
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The annual Staff Conference is Tuesday-Thursday, July 13‑15, in Teams. This year's focus is diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Staff Advisory Council sponsors the event.
Virtual sessions are available each day at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Lunch-and-learn events are 1-2 p.m. each day.
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COVID-19 2021-22 Campus Operation Plan
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UT Arlington’s plan for a full return to campus for the fall 2021 semester remains on track thanks to a continually improving outlook for COVID‑19 and the dedicated efforts of all Mavericks. As we move toward pre-pandemic modes of work and learning, we will maintain our commitment to the health and safety of our community by following protocols and best practices detailed in the COVID‑19 Academic Year 2021‑22 Campus Operation Plan.
Read a summary of the plan.
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Double whammy study
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Daniel Sledge, associate professor of political science, is exploring Texas' response to the twin crises of COVID and the winter storm.
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Preparing STEM educators
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UTeach Arlington programs train highly qualified science and mathematics teachers to prepare the next generation of STEM leaders.
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Staff Listening Session
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Tune in to a repeat of the Staff Listening Session about the return to campus and the COVID-19 Academic Year 2021-22 Campus Operation Plan.
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Career Center comes to class
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The UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center will come to your class to discuss career-related topics. Presentations must be requested at least two weeks in advance. Submit your request for the fall semester.
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Creative Escapes
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Next on the Creative Escapes Series is "Music, Trauma, and Quality of Life" at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, presented by Jamar Jones of the Department of Music and Michael Bennett of the School of Social Work.
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Faculty, staff meal plans
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Faculty and staff meal plans are now available for the summer and fall. Each plan comes with Meal Swipes for the dining halls and Dining Dollars for all dining locations.
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Support Dreamers
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Mark your calendar for a training session on supporting DACA and undocumented Mavericks so they can be successful. Dreamers Ally Training is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. For more information, email dreamers@uta.edu.
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Commencement volunteers
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Volunteers are needed for summer commencement, Aug. 18-19 at College Park Center. Submit the Commencement Volunteer Form by Friday, July 30.
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Food Pantry needs
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The UTA/Tri-C Food Pantry needs cooking oil, paper towels, protein bars, shelf-stable milk (one quart size), and milk alternatives (oat, soy, almond, rice, etc.). Drop off donations 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at 405 W. 1st St. For more details, email tri.c.cyndi@gmail.com.
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Network maintenance on three Sundays
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The UTA network will undergo maintenance from 2-7 a.m. on Sundays, July 18, July 25, and Aug. 1. Employees and students can expect intermittent interruptions to the network during the maintenance periods.
During the July 25 maintenance period only, the UTA Police Department’s main phone number will be unavailable. For emergency help, contact the alternative police emergency dispatch line by calling 817-371-0850. Employees and students will also experience intermittent interruptions to University telephones during this period.
For more information, please visit the OIT website.
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